Red Sox Fall to Yankees Despite Mookie Betts's Effort, 0-5

September 9, 2019 -- Eduardo Rodriguez start for the Red Sox leads to a big home lose to the Yankees, 0 to 5.

Slugger Mookie Betts could not pull out the Red Sox home win over the Yankees's pitching. Leading the team in slugging for the season, Mookie Betts had a 0.522 slugging percentage. The Red Sox' top hitter contributed 0 RBI and scored 0 runs in the home outing. At the plate, the slugger had 0 strikeouts. In the game, he had a batting average of 0.290.

Eduardo Rodriguez's pitching start could not pull out the win for the Red Sox. The pitcher allowed 1 earned runs over 6.0 innings pitched. The Red Sox pitcher had a 0.329 OBP for his appearance. He pitched for 9 Ks. The Red Sox hurler threw for 5 hits and 1 walk allowed.

James Paxton had a stellar start on the team's road win. A 3.96 ERA and 0.317 OBP in the appearance against the Red Sox. James Paxton allowed 0 earned runs over 6.2 innings pitched. The Red Sox had 7 strikeouts against James Paxton.